After suffering the pain and injury of a serious car accident, it is natural that you want to obtain compensation quickly. You have medical bills to pay. Working is difficult or impossible. The mortgage is due. That is why many people decide to settle out of court instead of sue for their car accident injuries. But before you decide to take a settlement for you car accident claim, I want to explain critical factors to consider first. Careful thought is required when it comes to deciding to … [Read more...]
Category: Car Accidents — Page 14 of 23
Who Pays When A Driver Causes An Auto Accident Without Insurance?
California does not require drivers to have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. Since it is optional, many drivers think it is not needed. As an experienced car accident attorney, I consider UM and UIM coverage to be essential protections for all drivers. In my 35 years of representing car accident victims, I have seen too many cases where a driver causes an auto accident without insurance, leaving the victim with lifelong injuries and no insurance … [Read more...]
What To Do After A Car Accident In An Uber Car
To say that rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are popular in Southern California is quite an understatement. Rideshare trips are used for daily work commutes, running errands, and going out on the town. They’re so popular because they provide flexibility and ease of mind: passengers don’t need to worry about parking or how many drinks they have at a party. Passengers might worry, though about what to do after a car accident in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle. If you are the … [Read more...]
What if an Uber driver hits your car?
Tens of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers cruise the streets of Southern California. Some of these drivers cause car accidents. So, who pays you if an Uber driver hits your car and injures you and your passengers? As a car accident victim, you are entitled to compensation for your all your damages. This includes expenses related to any personal injuries, pain and suffering, and auto accident damage. The at-fault driver’s auto insurance should pay you. But when the at-fault driver is an … [Read more...]
Will my insurance increase after an auto accident?
A major personal injury is one of the top 10 most stressful life events. Car accidents are a primary cause of major personal injuries. Even when car wrecks don’t cause serious injuries, they generate significant stress. On top of injuries and repair bills, car crash victims worry about an insurance increase after an auto accident. Thankfully, auto insurance companies do not penalize victims in car accidents by increasing their premiums. Who pays for the costs of a car crash? In California, the … [Read more...]
Fatal Car Accident Reports Show Distracted Driving is a Big Problem
Distracted driving kills about one Californian per week. Nationally, in 2015, almost 3,500 fatal car accident reports involved a distracted driver. In addition to the tragic human loss, the economic loss from distracted driving is staggering: approximately $46 billion per year. Compounding the tragedy is the fact that distracted driving auto accidents are completely preventable. So why do they still account for 10% of fatal car accident reports? Fatal Car Accident Reports Indicate No … [Read more...]
How do I get compensated after getting hit by an out-of-state driver?
If you are in a car accident, do not leave the scene without getting the other driver’s contact and auto insurance information. If you start to exchange information and see that the other driver is not from California, you may wonder “How do I get compensated after getting hit by an out-of-state driver?” A driver’s state of residence should not impact a car accident victim’s ability to obtain compensation. A driver properly insured in one U.S. state is insured in all 50 states. If the costs of … [Read more...]
Will My Car Accident History Hurt My Recent Car Accident Claim?
If you have been hurt in a car accident, and it wasn’t your first accident, you are probably wondering how your car accident history might affect your claim. In most cases, your car accident history will become a focal point of the case. This is true even if the other driver was 100% at fault. Insurance Only Pays For Injuries Caused By The Car Accident Whenever a driver hurts someone, the victim’s health becomes a primary issue. Physical and psychological injuries provide the basis for most … [Read more...]
What compensation will I receive after getting hit by a car?
On average, American drivers will be involved in four car accidents during their driving years. These accidents include one vehicle hitting another or a vehicle hitting a stationary object. They also include accidents where a vehicle hits a pedestrian or bike. Under California law, the person who causes the accident is at fault and must pay the accident victim's damages. The at-fault driver’s insurance pays up to the policy limits. After that, the driver is personally liable for any remaining … [Read more...]
Will Banning “Texting While Walking” Prevent Pedestrian Accidents?
Traffic accidents are killing pedestrians in record numbers. In 2016, pedestrian deaths reached their highest level since 1990. The 5,987 pedestrian accident fatalities in 2016 represented an 11% increase in deaths from 2015 and a 27% increase from 2007. Pedestrian accident attorneys have seen the devastating impact on families when cars kill or seriously injure pedestrians. The 2017 pedestrian accident death rate maintained the 25-year-high of nearly 6,000 fatalities in a year. Researchers, … [Read more...]
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